We wouldn't need to switch to another game to try other modes. TrackMania also offers Rounds (all players start at the same time and points are awarded according to finish order), Cup (Rounds across multiple tracks), Team (Rounds, but in two teams), Laps (all players start together on a multilap track), and even a Stunts mode.

But these only work for more experienced players, and TimeAttack mode is the most accessible for the general public, hence I picked that for the TM server.